Lea, NM
Unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico
Lea is a small unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico. It is 16.4 miles NE of Monument, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 88240.
Lea at a glance
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Lea County
- ZIP code
- 88240
- Nearest town
- Monument (16.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 32.5222, -103.5328
Weather in Lea now
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Lea weather by the hour
Lea weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lea.
This week in Lea
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lea
What is the weather usually like in Lea?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Junewarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 14.8 inprecipitation per year · 375 mm
- 1.4 insnowfall per year · 4 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lea: March–April and October–November, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HOBBS 13W, NM US (USC00294030), adjusted for the elevation of Lea.
Lea weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lea through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:44 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:22 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 6:47 AM | 4:51 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lea?
Lea has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is June, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 14.8 inches (375 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lea is March–April and October–November. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Lea
The closest live webcam is Culberson › South: SH-54 @ Diablo Creek, 118.1 miles SW of Lea.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Lea.
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Questions about Lea
Where is Lea, NM?
Lea is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, 16.4 miles NE of Monument.
What county is Lea in?
Lea is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the ZIP code of Lea, NM?
The ZIP code for Lea is 88240.
What is the nearest town to Lea?
Monument, 16.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Lea?
Yes. The closest is Culberson › South: SH-54 @ Diablo Creek, 118.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Lea?
June, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Lea?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Lea?
About 14.8 inches (375 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Lea?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lea?
March–April and October–November, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lea have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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